2016…
The mere mention of this year has struck fear and loathing into the souls of many.
2016 saw us lose many many musical legends – Bowie, Frey, Prince, George Michael, Cohen, Merle, Joey Feek, Maurice White and I am sure many more.
2016 saw us lose many many Hollywood legends – Wilder, Rickman, Shandling, Doris, Florence, Thicke, Zsa Zsa and my favourite Debbie Reynolds and I am sure there are many more.
2016 saw us lose many many amazing humans – Glenn, Ali, Safer, Palmer and I am sure that there are many many more.
Cuba lost it’s often criticised leader – Castro – love him or hate him – his life/death is the end of an era for the Cuban people.
A rather odd and often criticised leader was elected president of the most powerful country in the World – Trump.
Our family personally suffered a major loss when my ex husband committed suicide- my children both dealt with their grief in their own way and are strong and thriving.
I have members of my family plus dear and close friends who are suffering from that evil cancer. I pray for them daily, support them wholly and love them dearly.
But my dear dear friends – there was a lot of good shit that happened in 2016.
I met some amazing people!!! I forged even stronger bonds with others. I woke up everyday healthy and happy. My chicken obsession, while still slightly out of hand, continues to grow and thrive. Our farm is thriving – we are broke but thriving.
The Ice Bucket Challenged raised an amazing amount of funding for ALS. As with the major strides made in Alzheimer’s study.
Three species – considered endangered are growing in numbers (Tiger, Manatee, Panda).
Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar!! (just checking to see if you were still paying attention – there will be a quiz at the end).
My son – my dear son who suffers from mental health issues – powered through – pushed and worked his ass off through one of the worst years in his young life to further his education – finish his semester – even when he wanted to give up. He did it!!!
And my daughter – my oh so beautiful daughter is engaged to an amazing young man. So much joy and love to them.
My family, my friends, my loved ones are safe and alive to see 2017 unlike many in the world.
Ya – 2016 sucked – it was not a great year for so many reasons…
…BUT…
It could have been a helluva a lot worse don’t you think?
To all my family, my friends, my dear ones – I wish you health, happiness, prosperity and love into 2017.
The YEAR OF THE ROOSTER!!!
(Steve is a hen but you get the idea)
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